Imaging Services Supervisor - Ultrasound - 141232

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego seeks an Ultrasound Supervisor to lead licensed technologists in diagnostic imaging and patient care. The role ensures regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and efficient ultrasound operations across shifts.

You will train and mentor staff, collaborate with radiology leaders on performance improvement, participate in recruitment, and guide department procedures to deliver top-quality services.

Qualifications

• Nine years of related experience, education/training; OR a Bachelor's Degree in business, healthcare administration or related area plus five (5+) or more years of relevant experience/training.
• Licensed sonographer, ARDMS or ARRT.
• Experience with subject matter knowledge of sonography, with ability to apply principles to an acute care setting to ensure operations meet regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervises licensed technologists providing diagnostic and patient care services.
• Monitors staff utilization and productivity; reviews test results for proper equipment usage and imaging quality.
• Oversees ultrasound operations to meet productivity, quality standards, internal policies and external regulations.
• Trains diagnostic medical sonographers on new techniques and regulations; mentors staff for growth.
• Consults with radiology leaders on performance improvement strategies; coordinates staff development and competency assessment.
• Participates in recruiting and conducts new employee orientation; evaluates performance and defines development goals.

Skills

Staff supervision

Quality improvement

Regulatory compliance

Interdepartmental collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/healthcare administration or related

Tools

ARDMS/ARRT certification

Ultrasound equipment knowledge

Job description

DESCRIPTION

The Ultrasound Supervisor supervises licensed technologists providing diagnostic and patient care services. Monitors staff utilization and productivity, reviews test results to ensure appropriate application of equipment and imaging systems. Oversees operations of ultrasound services, ensuring adherence to productivity and quality standards, as well as internal policy and external regulations. Adjusts protocols as needed to achieve high quality results.Participates in quality improvement initiatives. Recommends improvements to departmental procedures and policies to provide patients with the highest quality services. Trains diagnostic medical sonographers on new techniques, systems, operations and regulations. Mentors staff in meeting professional goals and developing growth areas. Consults with radiology leaders on developing strategies for performance improvement. Assists management in coordinating staff development, training, and competency assessment.

Communicates regularly across services to assure quality diagnostic services, collaborates with multidisciplinary teams related to improvements in patient care or operations. Participates in recruiting and conducts new employee orientation. Evaluates performance and competency and defines development goals. Recommends changes in staffing and budget to ensure the efficient operation of the ultrasound department. Serves as a role model for assigned staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Nine (9) years of related experience, education/training; OR a Bachelor's Degree in business, healthcare administration or related area plus five (5+) or more years of relevant experience/training.
• Licensed sonographer, ARDMS or ARRT.
• Experience with subject matter knowledge of sonography, with ability to apply principles to an acute care setting to ensure operations meet regulatory standards.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• One (1) year supervisory experience
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS)in AB, OB/GYN, RVT.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $123,000 - $237,800 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $58.91 - $113.89

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).